Statement

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on today's House vote on nutrition assistance:

"Today's vote was a highly partisan step that does nothing to promote a bipartisan, comprehensive Farm Bill and stands no chance of becoming law. The harmful plan championed today by House leadership would deny critical nutrition assistance for millions of Americans, including working families with children, senior citizens, veterans, and adults who are still looking for work. The Senate has passed a bipartisan Farm Bill two years running. Now it's time for House leadership to do their part by appointing conferees as soon as possible and completing the comprehensive bill that farmers, ranchers and rural Americans deserve."